What Does AC SEER Mean?
When it comes to your air conditioner (AC), a common term used in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) business you are likely to see everywhere is your air conditioner’s SEER. But what exactly is SEER?
Why Programmable Thermostats Are Hot!
Very few of us adjust the thermostat for when we are away from our North Carolina homes, which means your furnace or air conditioner is heating or cooling empty rooms. You pay for comfort nobody is enjoying.
4 Things That Could Be Causing Your AC to Run Inefficiently
We at Griffin Heating & Air Conditioning strive to do our best to ensure your air conditioner, or AC, is running smoothly and effectively. But sometimes there are external factors that could be causing your unit to run less efficiently.
Be an Informed Consumer by Learning AC Lingo
The air conditioning system in your Hickory home is one of your biggest investments and home assets. In order to take care of it properly, as well as to communicate effectively with air conditioning (AC) professionals when needed, it’s good to understand some common air conditioning terminology.
maintenance Alleviate Allergies with HVAC System Maintenance
Frustrated over your allergies preventing you from enjoying the day in your Charlotte Metropolitan area home or getting any rest at night? You’re not alone!
indoor air quality Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality
At Griffin Heating & Air Conditioning, we specialize in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems that add value to your home and enjoyment to your lives. After all, nothing spells happiness like fresh air.
Air Conditioning Do I Really Need an AC Tune-Up?
Home ownership comes with a great deal of responsibilities and an ever-growing to-do list. Add to that the responsibilities of a career and a family, and you see why modern life runs at a constant, fast pace here in the Charlotte Metropolitan area. It’s easy to bump things like an air conditioner tune-up down the priority list, both in terms of time and money. It’s very likely you have higher priorities requiring more urgent attention than an air conditioner that seems to be working just fine.
General HVAC HVAC Ways To Go Green
Going green is all the rage. And it’s understandable why. We all have a responsibility to care for the world around us for future generations. You probably already take at least small steps to do things like reduce, reuse, and recycle.
General HVAC Listen To Your HVAC System
Think of your heating and cooling (HVAC) system components as the instruments in a quiet symphony. When all the pieces are in good condition and work in harmony, the only sounds you will hear will be the quiet hum of a motor and whisper of air as it exits registers in your North Carolina home.
indoor air quality What Are Zone Control Systems?
If you have a large home with multiple stories or a large household with family members who prefer different temperatures, consider installing a zone control system.
Furnace Why Is the Furnace Pilot Light Going Out?
If you ever hear your gas furnace turn on but cannot feel any warm air blowing from the vents inside your home, chances are the pilot light went out.
indoor air quality Why You Need Whole-House Humidity Control
When indoor plumbing became more popular in the 1940s, a whole new level of comfort and convenience began for homeowners. However, with that convenience came new challenges. One of those challenges is controlling humidity levels so they remain safe and comfortable inside your home. According to HVAC.com, the ideal humidity level is between 30 percent and 50 percent.
